Tributes Pour in for Savitribai Phule on 195th Birth Anniversary
Tributes Pour in for Savitribai Phule on 195th Birth Anniversary
Politicians and educators across Tirupati, Nellore, and Prakasam celebrate Savitribai Phule's legacy, highlighting women's education and calls for ongoing reforms.
The 195th birth anniversary of Savitribai Phule, a pioneer of women’s education, was commemorated across Tirupati, Nellore, and Prakasam districts on Saturday. Tirupati MLA Arani Srinivasulu unveiled the statue of Savitribai Phule at Sri Padmavati Mahila Viswa Vidyalaya (SPMVV). The event was organized under the auspices of BC Sangharshana Samiti. MP Maddila Gurumurthy, MLC Sipai Subrahmanyam and Municipal Corporation Mayor Dr. Sirisha were also present on the occasion.
In SPSR Nellore district, the birth anniversary was celebrated with great fervor at Vikrama Simhapuri University (VSU) Kakatur campus. VSU Vice-Chancellor Prof. Allam Srinivasa Rao said that Savitribai Phule fought courageously against the inhuman practices like sati, and emphasized the necessity of women’s education as well as empowerment.
On the occasion, the members of Prakasam District B.C. Coordination Committee staged a dharna in Ongole, demanding that the Central and State governments immediately implement assurances given during elections for the welfare of the women. Botta Subba Rao, president of the committee, noted that a caste census must be conducted to provide opportunities to BCs in education, employment, and local body elections, and urged the Alliance government to implement the BC Protection Act and give ₹1,500 per month to every woman above 18 years under the Aadabidda Nidhi Scheme.
Together, the tributes underscored a broader push to translate historical achievements into present-day reforms that uplift girls and disadvantaged communities.
